Best Cruelty Free Makeup Primers

It’s time for another Beauty Top 10! This time we’re talking about primers. I’m sharing my best cruelty free makeup primers. These are the primers that I recommend to people when they’re asking me what primer they should try out, as well as the primers that I use regularly.

All products are cruelty free. Vegan products are noted.

1. Too FacedShadow Insurance
TFSI has consistently been the best eyeshadow primer for me. It always works well. I love the different colors offered now, but I still reach for the original more than anything else. The original has a light beige tint. See my review.

2. Cover FXAnti-Age Smoothing Eye Primer
I’m testing this primer out right now and I really like it for several reasons. First, it’s white in color when you apply it. Eyeshadow is nice and vibrant on top of it. Second, it claims to smooth out the eyelids, and I do feel like it has been smoothing on my lids. Vegan.

3. Obsessive Compulsive CosmeticsSkin Primer
This is a dual purpose primer, as it can be used for the eye or the face. I love it for the face. It’s colorless. Vegan.

5. Jesse’s GirlEyeshadow Primer
This is a great eyeshadow primer that is very similar to TFSI. It’s available at the Jesse’s Girl website or at Rite Aid. It’s another budget friendly option. It’s pale beige in color. See my review.

6. Urban DecayAnti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Potion
I love this best of the UDPP line. My second favorite is Eden. Where I had trouble with the original UDPP creasing on me, this one doesn’t budge. It’s lasted 18 hours on me with no creasing or fading, which I thought was impressive. It’s a sheer nude shade. See my review. Vegan. (Leaping Bunny Certified)

7. Too FacedPrimed & Poreless Face Primer
I love all the dimethicone in this product as that helps to make it fill in pores and smooth out the face, leaving you with the perfect blank canvas for your foundation. I really need to do another review of this because I like it much better than when I initially tried it. I’ve repurchased it a few times. It’s a sheer light beige. See my review.

8. Cover FXMattifying Primer With Anti-Acne Treatment
I like this because I sometimes feel like I really really need to mattify my t-zone. The previous product that I liked to use for this was the Stila Stay All Day Prime & Anti Shine Balm, but since they’re not cruelty free, I won’t use them. I feel like this primer works really well to keep my oilies at bay and hold my foundation in place. If you have combination or oily skin, I recommend you check out this primer next time you’re at Sephora. They even sell a half size container, which is what I purchased to give it a try. Vegan.

9. NyxHD Eye Shadow Base
One of the best budget friendly options, the Nyx HD Eyeshadow Base is also easy to find since you can get it at Ulta. It is a light peachy eyeshadow base. It’s good for everyone except the oiliest of lids. See my review.

10. NARSSmudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
This is another white, nearly see through eyeshadow base. The texture is nice and it has extra skin nourishing benefits. See my review.

Curious about what makes an eyeshadow primer work? I wrote a post explaining that at FutureDerm. See it here.

Have to try Milani; making that a priority! It’s on everyone’s list, I think.

http://www.phyrra.net/ Phyrra

It’s a really nice budget friendly option

cindyprimebeauty

I really wish I had more Milani here. There is only one small 2′ section at one grocery store! Don’t you feel sorry for me???

http://www.phyrra.net/ Phyrra

I can’t often find the full range of Milani, so I have to resort to CherryCulture or Milani’s website. BUT, my CVS carries some of the core items

marciaf

I love that you have so many eye primers on here. I’m obsessed with eyeshadow primers. I’m surprised you don’t have Fyrannie though (I know I spelled that wrong) since I think of you when I pick up Pixie Epoxy.

http://www.phyrra.net/ Phyrra

So it’s actually not technically a primer. It’s a mixing medium / foiling agent So I didn’t list it here.